In December, Rehau celebrated its 75th anniversary and is planning a year-long celebration dedicated to exploring the company claim, "Engineering progress. Enhancing lives," and to uniting employees around the globe in a common experience of the Rehau Way. 

In a sign that lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market, single-family production surpassed the million mark for the second straight month in December.

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces Kathy Young as the recipient of the esteemed Luminary Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions and remarkable 45-year career in the floor covering industry.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). 

Lesley Goddin, editorial director and senior writer for NTCA’s TileLetter and TileLetter Artisan edition, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation.

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces its new Board Chairman and Executive Committee members, following their confirmation during a virtual board meeting held on December 15, 2023. 

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, in cooperation with Go Carrera, FCICA Associate Member, announces the Forward Progress Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship was awarded to Jess Wilson with Masters Petersons Flooring & Design, Winsor, Colorado. 

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE 2024 taking place January 24-26, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.

Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) will be holding educational opportunities to amplify success in the flooring industry throughout 2024. 

Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Brazilian Portobello Grupo announced leadership changes marking the success of Portobello America's inaugural phase in the North American market.